🎭 Burlesque Unscripted: Character, Chaos, and Confidence
Instructor: Ostara Reign (She/Her)
Duration: 90 minutes
Level: All levels welcome
Style: Improv games, solo movement, character/story prompts, group reflection
Cost: $10 – Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot
✨ Overview:
Discover the magic of burlesque improv with Ostara Reign. In this workshop, you’ll use solo movement, character creation, and storytelling prompts to unlock new creativity and confidence. Designed for performers of all levels, this is a judgment-free playground where surprises become opportunities and your instincts lead the way.
🎯 Learning Objectives:
Build and embody characters in the moment
Strengthen storytelling through improvised movement
Respond fluidly to unexpected stage moments
Explore a range of musical moods and tones through improv
👗 What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing for sexy movement
Layers you can move in and take off
🎭 What We’ll Cover:
Warm-Up Games
Traditional group improv exercises to shake off nerves
Consent and safety reminders to support full creative expression
Character Creation on the Fly
Prompts to develop a stage persona in seconds
How character drives music choice, reveals, and movement style
Solo Movement Exploration
Practicing to varied music styles (sexy, chaotic, comedic, moody)
Improvised reveals, reactions, and stage presence drills
Mistakes as Material
Reframing flubs as feature moments
Trusting your instincts and recovery tools
Creative Reflection & Q&A
Solo prompt playtime or group observation
Open space to ask questions or share how you’ll use these tools
👑 About the Instructor: Ostara Reign (She/Her)
Ostara Reign is a burlesque performer, producer, host, and educator with 9 years of stage experience and 7 years of hosting and teaching under her glittery belt. Known as the “Tour Guide of Burlesque Shows,” Ostara blends storytelling, humor, and heart to keep audiences engaged and cast members cherished. She has hosted at the Northstar Nerdlesque Festival (2024, 2025), the RVA Burlesque Festival (2025), and produces and hosts TC Cabaret twice a month.
Her teaching philosophy is rooted in adaptability, inclusivity, and joy. Ostara believes all bodies are burlesque bodies—and that everyone deserves to feel sexy. As a queer, fat-bodied performer, she creates welcoming, empowering spaces for all students to learn, explore, and shine.
